Sunday, May 11, 2014

The Art and Ethics of Being a Good Colleague by Michael J. Kuhar Ph. D.

When you are in the business of people, it is important to
understand how to get the best out of them. Developing a team of talented
individuals can determine the success or failure of your place of business and
make your life much easier in all phases.

With so many books offering suggestion and ideas the
marketplace becomes confusing as to which guide carries the best advice.The Art and Ethics of being a Good Colleague
by Michael J. Kuhar Ph. D. is another take on the age old issue of getting the
best out of others. When reading the chapters you are brought to mind of the
golden rule. There is a great deal of common sense in the pages and the
insights are interesting.

With the author’s background in ethics it is with little
surprise that much of how we should interact with others includes lessons on
ethics and how they are a part and parcel of our own experiences. Realizing the
importance of both friends and colleagues is the bottom line of defense, a
building block of life both inside of work and out. With an endorsement from
His Holiness, the XIVth Dalai Lama, it is difficult to refute the nature of
building our intentions.

If you are looking for a good guideline just a bit different
from the rest of the pack you will find this work to fit the bill. Written more
in a text book style you will find the ideas encouraging and the lessons
engaging. You will also find that this work is for more than just those you
work with but with anyone you interact with. Not only can you improve you own
relationships both personal and at work but the impact of how you utilize the
information can also go a long way to helping improve the lives of others.

This would be a great book for a discussion group. While
some of the contents we have heard before, there is more of the precision and
tools that help to kindle the types of relationships you desire. This can
create a very diverse discussion keeping the meeting lively and entertaining .

Rating 4/5

This book was received free from the authors publicist. All opinions are my own based off my reading and understanding of the material.